Rutgers University - Dr. Madjid Tavana, Professor of Management ...
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a whole, not just this class. Also, having to create a new problem completely shows no ability to learn a program. I spent the<br />
most time just trying to make up a problem. Running the program for a result is/was the easy part. The paper is a ridiculous<br />
project. We have spent 10s <strong>of</strong> hours just trying to do the research for a project in a computer class. The point <strong>of</strong> the paper is<br />
using the raw data to create a recommendation and I assume we are graded based on that. But 80% <strong>of</strong> the project was spent<br />
looking up data online to plug into the formulas, and the calculations and recommendation part played a small percentage, yet<br />
that s what the grade is based on.<br />
• Nothing.<br />
• Some <strong>of</strong> the s<strong>of</strong>tware used I'm not sure has broad applicability to the business world. Some <strong>of</strong> these programs I can't really see<br />
myself using in my current field (market research).<br />
• Choose between the final exam or the final course project. There is too much work piled on the end.<br />
• Although educational, there were too many assignments and they took a long time. This time consuming aspect <strong>of</strong> the course can<br />
be a bit overwhelming for those that are working and taking other courses within the program. The pr<strong>of</strong>essor's flexibility in<br />
terms <strong>of</strong> due dates was very helpful.<br />
• I would make the final project a bit easier or assign the project individually with the data, its really time consuming to<br />
collect data, especially when you are working full time.<br />
• I would provide data for the final project to the teams. In a real world setting, it is unlikely that the teams would have to<br />
find and compile the data.<br />
• Hard to say.<br />
• I wouldl not give the end <strong>of</strong> semester project. It was a bit exhaustive and did not help me to learn anymore than the short<br />
assignments did.<br />
• I would not have a weekly assignment that comprised <strong>of</strong> a powerpoint presentation and a whole problem/solution case using the<br />
database (you come up with the problem and solution).<br />
• Nothing<br />
• The group project includes a lot <strong>of</strong> non-value added work. (Manual data entry). The purpose <strong>of</strong> the class is not to enter data it<br />
is how to use the data to get results.<br />
• I would look to make it relevant, the time spent on programs that will never be seen is a waste <strong>of</strong> credit hours. An MBA should<br />
be real world knowledge.<br />
• I would not assign as much outside class work. We only spent two weeks on any one subject. More time should be sent on less<br />
subject. Perhas one exam and one major project.<br />
• Nothing! He was fantastic!<br />
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Other comments or suggestions::<br />
• Not sure why this class is a pre-req. Several <strong>of</strong> the programs and hypotheticals are useless because companies have their own<br />
proprietary s<strong>of</strong>tware that they train their workers on. Also, I tried to test out <strong>of</strong> the class and what I was asked to study is<br />
180 degrees from what we did in the actual class.<br />
• Great course. Instructor was awesome....Lot <strong>of</strong> work but well worth it... thanks<br />
• Great pr<strong>of</strong>essor - great class.<br />
• Overall, this was a great course. The pr<strong>of</strong>essor was very helpful and I learnt a lot.<br />
• Great teacher....but teacher needs to be easy on the fianl group project.<br />
• The class was wonderful. I honestly was going into the class expecting to learn absolutely nothing. I learned so much and maybe<br />
we'll all use these systems one day. They're very helpful.<br />
• Thank you!<br />
• Your humor was refreshing!<br />
• This class was a lot <strong>of</strong> work in addition to class time. I believe some <strong>of</strong> the workload could be cut a little, as it is already<br />
difficult to manage part-time school with a full-time job.<br />
• "A Good Friend."<br />
• The time spent on the useful programs was not enough, too much material was attempted to be covered. The manner in turning in<br />
assignments was poor at best.<br />
• Maybe give more guidance as to what will get you an A in the homework problems.<br />
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